The President of Djibouti calls the Crown Prince and affirms his support for the Kingdom's security and stability
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call today from His Excellency President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti. During the call, they discussed the latest developments and regional situation, particularly in light of the current military escalation in the region, which necessitates ongoing coordination between brotherly and friendly nations to ensure security and stability.
During his meeting with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the President of Djibouti expressed his country's full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the face of the aggression it has suffered, emphasizing that the Kingdom's security is an integral part of the security of the entire region. He also affirmed the Republic of Djibouti's absolute support for all measures and actions taken by the Kingdom to protect its territory and citizens, and to contribute to strengthening the Kingdom's security and stability in the face of surrounding challenges.
Dimensions of strategic relations and Red Sea security
This call comes within the context of the historical and strong relations between Riyadh and Djibouti, as both countries play a pivotal role in maintaining the security of the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital artery for global trade. Relations between the two countries are of particular strategic importance, given Djibouti's unique geographical location in the Horn of Africa opposite the Yemeni coast, making security and political coordination with Saudi Arabia an urgent necessity to ensure the safety of maritime navigation and counter threats that may affect the region.
Saudi Arabia and Djibouti work closely within the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, an entity established by a Saudi initiative to promote political, economic and security cooperation among the littoral states, reflecting the depth of the shared vision between the two leaderships regarding the dangers facing the region.
The position of the President of Djibouti and the importance of joint coordination
affirmation of support for the Kingdom carries The Djiboutian president's significant political implications on both the regional and international levels, highlighting the unity of the Arab and Islamic world in confronting attempts to destabilize the region. This declared support is not limited to the diplomatic sphere; it reflects a convergence of views on the necessity of countering any military escalation that could drag the region into disastrous chaos.
This ongoing communication between the two countries’ leaderships is expected to contribute to strengthening efforts to calm the situation and unify international positions to reject attacks that affect the sovereignty of states, thus confirming the Kingdom’s leading role and Djibouti’s position as an active partner in the regional security system.
